Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Phipps Plaza 1 & 2 and Penthouse Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 9:52 am

The 2nd screen, the Phipps Penthouse opened on December 26th, 1973. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Perimeter Mall Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 9:47 am

This opened on December 21st, 1973. Grand opening ad in the photo section. This marks the entry into the Atlanta area by General Cinemas.

rivest266 commented about Old Dixie Cinema on Apr 8, 2018 at 9:10 am

This opened on January 9th, 1972 as a twin and became part of the Septum chain in 1974.

rivest266 commented about Central Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 8:50 am

This started to show adult movies from October 15th, 1962 until it closed in 1972.

rivest266 commented about Brookhaven Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 8:49 am

Closed 1972

rivest266 commented about National 4-6-8 on Apr 8, 2018 at 8:14 am

This opened on October 22nd, 1971.

Storey National Triple theatre opening · Fri, Oct 22, 1971 – 38 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Gay Paree Cinema on Apr 8, 2018 at 8:04 am

This opened on August 13th, 1971. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Hammond Square Cinema on Apr 8, 2018 at 7:56 am

This opened on July 2nd, 1971. Grand opening ad in photo section.

Cinema 285 · Fri, Jul 2, 1971 – 40 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Baronet Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 7:52 am

Opened on July 23rd, 1971. Grand opening ad in photo section. Adult movies from 1974-closing.

rivest266 commented about Twelve Oaks Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 7:44 am

This opened on February 10th, 1971. Grand Opening ads in the photo section. This is the second theatre built by Loew’s in Atlanta named after the estates in “Gone With the Wind”.

rivest266 commented about Candler Road Minicinema on Apr 7, 2018 at 4:55 pm

Opened on December 11th, 1970. Grand opening ad in photo section. Chandler minicinema opening · Fri, Dec 11, 1970 – 92 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Ashley Art Adult Theatre on Apr 7, 2018 at 4:48 pm

Opened on October 30th, 1970. First ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Buckhead Art Cinema on Apr 7, 2018 at 4:41 pm

Reopened on August 28th, 1970 and switched to adult programming in September. Ad in photo page.

rivest266 commented about Doraville Cinema 'N' Drafthouse on Apr 7, 2018 at 4:22 pm

This opened on January 9th, 1970. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Cine Showcase Cinema on Apr 7, 2018 at 4:07 pm

Reopened as Weis Cinema on July 31st, 1970. Weis Cinema opening · Fri, Jul 31, 1970 – 35 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Royal Theatre on Apr 7, 2018 at 2:39 pm

Closed 1969. Newspaper listings started in 1933

rivest266 commented about Lenox Square Theatre on Apr 7, 2018 at 2:00 pm

2nd screen opened on June 11th, 1969. Ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Coronet Theatre on Apr 7, 2018 at 1:38 pm

This opened on March 1st, 1968. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Ben Hill Twin on Apr 7, 2018 at 1:23 pm

This opened on November 25th, 1969 with an open house the night before. Grand opening ads in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Tara Theatre on Apr 7, 2018 at 12:50 pm

This opened on July 10th, 1968. Grand opening ad in photo section. Loew’s Tara opening · Wed, Jul 10, 1968 – 12 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Sandy Springs Theatre on Apr 7, 2018 at 12:19 pm

This opened on December 18th, 1968. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about North Springs Cinema Grill on Apr 7, 2018 at 12:12 pm

This opened on December 25th, 1968. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Marbro Twin Drive-In on Apr 7, 2018 at 11:59 am

This opened on December 19th, 1968. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Brookhaven Theatre on Apr 7, 2018 at 11:47 am

This closed in 1962 and opened as an adult cinema on May 22nd, 1968. Another ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Film Forum on Apr 7, 2018 at 11:36 am

This and the Peachtree Battle minicinema opened on April 5th, 1968.

minicinema Ansley Mall – Peachtree Battle openings. · Fri, Apr 5, 1968 – 44 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com